The change from 'Normal" monitor to a wide screen was so significant, you just really can't fathom it.
I've got a 22 inch WS and can fit 6 tables very comfortably. My resolution is 1680x1050. This is a bit short of 1080 and does result in any third row of tables slightly overlapping. Else 9 tables could easily fit.
Since I don't multi-table all that much, I find that I can easily have my browser open, and play two tables quite smoothly.
Drop that notion of a normal monitor. Aim for the future, not the past. My particular brand is an Envision, but really I couldn't really see much difference in brand name.
Of note might be that when I changed to a wide screen, I found myself actually turning my head to see one side of the display or another, rather than just shifting my eyes. There really is a much larger difference once you unbox it than you want to think beforehand. Added bonus will be playing CD movies in wide screen format. I haven't done it yet, but was assured by the kids at the store I could do Hi-def, 1080 on my 1050 monitor.
I apologize for these very large displays, but you wanted an idea. With wide screen there is no scrolling side to side, it is all there in front of you. On the 9 screen the title bar of the table overlaps onto the bottom of the table above, but not so much that it interferes with the action buttons. It does cause problems with the chat box tho.
Also keep in mind that unless you can make your browser totally disappear, you are not getting the actual feel here. Each of these pics is a simple PrtScrn and fills the whole display. Oh, yeah, FullTilt does the big Wide Screen amazingly great. Fully uses every pixel and it is a wonder to behold.
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